This class is ALMOST FULL.
Spanish III provides extensive review of the material taught in Spanish II and will then build upon those concepts. Students will continue to explore the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. They will also learn to talk about life in the city, at the beach, and on a camping trip; communicate their wishes, wants, and desires; express events in the future; speculate on possible events; and discuss professions and volunteer work. This year, we will also read selections from newspapers, literature, and the Bible.
Learning Spanish is a skill-based activity much like learning to play a sport or a musical instrument. As a result, this Spanish 3 course will be very interactive. Each class period, students will engage with the instructor and their fellow classmates in games and activities that develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities. In order to fully participate, each student must come to class with a headset microphone.
Each week, homework will be assigned to reinforce the topics covered in Spanish three class. Practice exercises include online exploration and grammar drills, Quizlet flashcards, videos, audio activities, student recordings, scripture memorization, readings, and compositions. Assessments include tests, quizzes, projects, and oral evaluations.
Please view prerequisites and required supplies below.
Placement test for Spanish III is here.
¡Avancemos! Student Edition Level 3, ISBN: 9780547871929, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishers, 2013.
¡Avancemos! Cuaderno: Práctica por niveles Level 3 (Student Workbook), ISBN: 9780618765959, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishers, 2007.
Martha Phillips was raised in a bilingual home and, thanks to her parents, is proficient in Puerto Rican Spanish, southern English, and Spanglish. She has lived in Puerto Rico, Mexico, and, as a military brat, many places in between.
Martha has a B.A. in Secondary Education and an M.A. in Spanish American Literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has taught at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, The College at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Guilford College.Â
Martha’s experience is not limited to the collegiate level. She has taught Spanish in high school and middle school, English as a Second Language from the preschool to the adult level, and has homeschooled her own delightful daughters for the past 19 years
Student B. –
I took this class two years in a row, and I thoroughly enjoyed it both years! The material was well-paced so I never felt overloaded with information, and the workload wasn’t too stressful or overwhelming so I was able to put lots of thought and effort into each assignment. I learned a lot in this course, and I feel much more comfortable having conversations in Spanish now. Also, Sra. Phillips is an excellent teacher and truly cares about her students. She presents the material in a way that’s easy to understand and tries her hardest to make sure every student feels comfortable with the different grammar concepts and verb tenses. Whenever I needed a homework extension or was confused about an assignment, she was flexible with my schedule and took care to clarify what confused me so I could understand everything properly. I also liked how she presented all the material from a Christian perspective, which included learning Bible verses in Spanish and praying before each class. She listened to students’ prayer requests and continued to check in about them every week, so I could tell she truly cared about what was going on in her students’ lives. Overall, I had a great experience with this class and professor, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their Spanish skills and have a little fun while doing it!!
Student G. –
Señora Phillips is the best teacher I’ve ever had the privilege of learning from. Her love for the Spanish language and Hispanic culture is evident and contagious.
The information I learned in this class and my previous two years of Excelsior Spanish have given me enough knowledge to build a close friendship with someone whose first language is Spanish!
Beyond her teaching ability, Mrs. Phillips is just a phenomenal person. She’s genuinely concerned about her students’ prayer requests and the events taking place in our lives. Her love for Jesus shines out clearly in everything she says and does.
I would highly recommend this class to any Spanish student who wants to learn more and grow in their love for God and people!
Student R –
Señora Phillips is a lovely teacher. She is patient, and thorough in her lessons. She took time every class to pray for us and ask how we did with the homework. She showed personal interest in each of her students, making sure we were doing well, both in life and in class, making her stand out as a kind and thoughtful teacher. It was always easy to get ahold of her outside of class via email: I had several times throughout the year where I was unable to attend class, and she was understanding and even allowed me to schedule a Spanish oral exam months in advance to fit around my schedule. Overall, Señora Phillips was an amazing teacher and I would highly recommend her classes to anyone who wants to learn Spanish.